Apartments for Rent in San Diego, CA Under $3,000 (2,070 Rentals)

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Citrino
$2,995 - $3,120

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Citrino

6916 Fulton StSan Diego, CA 92111
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10343 Azuaga Street, Unit 66
$2,950

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10343 Azuaga Street, Unit 66

10343 Azuaga StreetSan Diego, CA 92129
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Treehouse
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$2,925 - $5,081

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Treehouse

2525 1st AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Mira Bella Apartments
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$2,924 - $4,363

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Mira Bella Apartments

3455 Kearny Villa RdSan Diego, CA 92123
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Alexan Camellia
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$2,902 - $4,467

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Alexan Camellia

4888 Convoy StSan Diego, CA 92111
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Folia
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$2,894 - $8,189

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Folia

12520 Camino del SurSan Diego, CA 92129
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Dezi
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$2,880 - $3,557

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Dezi

2696 Mission Village DrSan Diego, CA 92123
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Alexan Gallerie
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$2,871 - $6,963

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Alexan Gallerie

375 Camino De La ReinaSan Diego, CA 92108
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RiverEdge Terrace*
$2,869 - $8,004

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RiverEdge Terrace*

4805 Wind Surf WaySan Diego, CA 92154
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Village Apartments
$2,850 - $2,854

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Village Apartments

7004-7082 Eastman StSan Diego, CA 92111
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AV8 Little Italy
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$2,827 - $7,752

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AV8 Little Italy

2155 Kettner BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101
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Vici Luxury Rentals
$2,825 - $7,900

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Vici Luxury Rentals

550 W Date StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Eighteen Ten State St
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$2,806 - $3,990

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Eighteen Ten State St

1810 State StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Elan - Terraza La Jolla
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$2,795 - $3,085

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Elan - Terraza La Jolla

5155-5158 Luigi TerSan Diego, CA 92122
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Frequently Asked Questions about San Diego

How much are Studio apartments in San Diego?

There are currently 5,581 Studio Apartments in San Diego with rent ranges from $825 to $15,823 with an average price of $2,353.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom San Diego Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in San Diego ranges from $850 to $16,858 with an average monthly rent of $2,931.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in San Diego cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in San Diego range from $819 to $26,580. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,773.

How expensive are San Diego Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 2,137 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in San Diego on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,165 to $30,492 - averaging $4,711 for the location.

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